Description
University of Pittsburgh Commonwealth System of Higher Education seeks a qualified Managed Service Provider (MSP) to operate a Vendor Management System (VMS) and deliver contingent‑workforce staffing across administrative, IT, technical, research, and non‑tenure faculty positions. The contractor must have at least five years of comparable MSP/VMS experience, be able to start services within 30 days of contract signing, and meet extensive security, accessibility, and data‑residency requirements. The agreement will be for a base term of five years with two optional one‑year extensions and an expected annual spend of roughly $3.6 M. The University requires comprehensive insurance coverage, a detailed financial workbook, and a plan for engaging small/local Pennsylvania businesses.
• Provide MSP services with either proprietary VMS technology or manage a third‑party VMS on the University’s behalf.
• Supply contingent‑workforce staffing for temporary, IT augmentation, technical/research, and non‑tenure faculty roles (excluding executive search and tenure‑track faculty).
• Meet rigorous security (PCI DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.), accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and data‑management standards, and submit required certifications and insurance.
• Deliver a competitive total‑cost proposal via the required Excel workbooks; contract term is 5 years with up‑to‑two one‑year extensions, and the University may terminate with 30‑day notice.